Annie Mae Portier

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the world lost a truly remarkable soul, Annie Mae Portier, who departed peacefully at her residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 90. Born on Thursday, July 11, 1935, in Morgantown, Mississippi, Annie's journey through life was marked by her loving spirit and unwavering kindness.

Annie was a shining beacon of love and compassion, a caring person with a big heart who never met a stranger and never turned anyone away. Every day with her was a blessing, radiating warmth and positivity that touched the lives of many. She poured her love into her home, particularly in her cherished yard, where she found joy in tending to her flowers, nurturing them with the same love she offered to those around her.

She was a devoted mother to her children, Annie Louise Wood, Patricia Ann Vining (Ronald), and Joseph Arthur Portier (Anjie), who carry her spirit forward. Annie was also the proud grandmother and great-grandmother to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whose lives were enriched by her gentle guidance and boundless affection. She had a special bond with her great great granddaughter, Raelynn, who she referred to as her baby.

Annie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Milton James Portier, and her dear children, Betty Sue Regan Duarte, Milton James Portier, Jr., and Curtis William Wood; her cherished parents, Littie Louella and Joseph Elvin Beard; her siblings, Frances Shelton, Richard Beard, Dorothy Farlow, and Lucille Sibley; and her great grandson, Justin Lee Miller who she has joined in eternal rest.

Her legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those she touched, as they reflect on the countless memories shared, the lessons learned from her kindness, and the love that she so freely gave.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Annie Mae Portier’s beautiful life during a visitation on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in the chapel of LN Hughes Funeral Services, located at 21400 S I - 12 Service Rd, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at noon, concluding with a graveside service at Sandhill Cemetery at 1:00 PM.

As we gather to honor her memory, let us remember the incredible woman who showed us all how to live with love and grace. Annie Mae Portier will be dearly missed but never forgotten, her spirit forever etched in our hearts.